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Victory Arena
Spectators: 8561 (Terracing: 6422, Seating: 1968, VIP seats: 171) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Boyko Koynov took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 2nd minute, Lyuboslav Piperov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when Laureano Medina got free with Stoyadin Strilyov in the 5th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Lyuboslav Piperov kicked well hit freekick during the 5th minute of the match. Lyuboslav Fudulov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Asen Gúrdakov, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. 18 minutes had been played when some careless play by Victory FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Lucjan Frankowski was slow to take the kick. During this time Itzo Football team's players had a chance to rest. After 25 played minutes Itzo Football team got a freekick which was hit by Gercho Cherniradev. Lyuboslav Fudulov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sevdalin Minchev, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. In the 29th match minute, Victory FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gervasio Teyo to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 30 minutes, Sevdalin Minchev managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Itzo Football team's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sevdalin Minchev was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Lyuboslav Fudulov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sevdalin Minchev, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. Lyuboslav Fudulov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sevdalin Minchev, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. Lyuboslav Fudulov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Paulo Baraquiel in the 33rd minute of play. Boyko Koynov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Stoyadin Strilyov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Laureano Medina, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. The supporters of Itzo Football team booed when Victory FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gervasio Teyo didn't get a good kick on the ball. 44 minutes into the match, Victory FC's goal looked a bit too open when Sevdalin Minchev came free, but Lyuboslav Fudulov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Victory FC's Tomislav Batakliev was substituted for Boyko Koynov. When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Sevdalin Minchev made a kick off. Victory FC's Tzolo Marchovski was substituted for Laureano Medina. Stoyadin Strilyov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Igor Pishlyakov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 64 played minutes Itzo Football team got a freekick which was hit by Lyuboslav Piperov. Lyuboslav Fudulov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Asen Gúrdakov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Sevdalin Minchev got free with Lyuboslav Fudulov in the 75th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Stoyadin Strilyov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Igor Pishlyakov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th minute, Tomislav Batakliev managed to get in a good position for a shot. Victory FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Tomislav Batakliev was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Stoyadin Strilyov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 80th minute of the match Victory FC got a corner. Itzo Football team's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Radostin Muftiev ran over to the corner to take the kick. Itzo Football team's Stoyadin Strilyov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tzolo Marchovski in the 82nd minute of play. In the 89th match minute, Victory FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ivo Hadzhipetkov to maneuver through the defense. In the 92nd minute, Sevdalin Minchev ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Lyuboslav Fudulov was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Itzo Football team walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.